CHAPTER 3
Patricia's POV
I woke up after taking a small nap and checked my phone that read 12:11am. "It's time" I thought. Time to meet the others. I turned to see Mara still laying on her bed rubbing her eyes before looking at me giving a nod. We were about to sit up when the door creaked making us lay down and pretend to sleep. The door opened to reveal… Irina? What's she doing up? It's midnight. Then again Sibuna's awake but still, what's her reason? She looked worn out and tired. I sneaked a glance at Mara who was just as curious as me. Thank Anubis the lights were off so she couldn't see us awake.
"Another day failed" Irina muttered. Another day? Failed? What the hell is she talking about?
Irina glanced at Mara who pretending to sleep "You own his heart but not his love" she stated and sighed before looking at me making me snap my eyes shut and pretend to sleep. "If only you knew the full story" I heard her whisper. Full story? To what? Her sister's disappearance?
I heard some shuffling and cracked an eye open to see Irina pulling out the box I saw earlier. The box was beautiful, it looked worthy of royalty. It was a gold chest decorated with jewels that obviously wasn't fake at all and had carvings on the side. The carvings were lined with silver and that's when I noticed the carvings were actually hieroglyphics and the box looked like it belonged to Egyptian royalty.
Irina pulled out a key to open the box and pulled out the same photo I saw earlier. "I'm close sister, I'm close to finding you, it's almost time" she spoke softly. I saw her smile at the photo and tuck it carefully in box before hiding it under her bed. She snuggled into the covers of her bed and slept soundly.
I sat up and Mara did too. Mara had a sad look and I remembered what Irina told her. "You own his heart but not his love". I can't believe I'm saying this but I need to talk to Amber about this when she gets back. We both silently headed outside careful not to wake Irina. We went towards the attic and knocked twice. The door opened to reveal KT who let us in.
"Hurry, everyone's waiting for you guys" we saw everyone there in a circle, Mara sat down next to Fabian and I sat down between Joy and Cassie opposite to Eddie.
"What took you guys so long?" Eddie asked
"Irina" I said simply "but I did get a few things about little miss Katherina" I stated
"Me too" Eddie added and soon enough, our Sibuna meeting began.
Eddie's POV
Everyone sat in a circle and I pulled out the eye of Horus. I caught Fabian and Patricia stare at it sadly before looking at me as to say "Go". I told everyone about bumping into Irina earlier and they all looked shocked.
"So, she knows something then?" Willow asked
"Apparently, I mean come on?! I think I speak for both of us when I say I believe it's all real, who says that to someone you just met?!" KT imitated in a high pitched voice
"It gets weirder. She's my roommate remember? She left quickly after supper right? I went to our room and saw her with some papers. The moment I walked in, she covered the papers with a pillow. Then she said sorry for the incident during supper. I asked her why the sudden change and she gripped a photo and I got her to say some stuff about her" Patricia told us
"Is that why everything seemed tensed when I arrived?" Mara asked and Patricia nodded. "What did she say?" Mara asked and we nodded in agreement
"Apparently we have a secretive, mischievous but broken girl on our hands. She told me she lost her sister years ago, according to her they were in danger but she didn't say what kind of danger and that her sister saved her and some people. Afterwards, they never saw her sister again. I suddenly asked if her sister was dead and she snapped at me. She said her sister wasn't dead and I still remember what she clearly after that" Patricia explained and took a deep breath. She had a concentrated look on her face as if remembering what Irina said.
"She said, I'll find her, I promised I will and I will find her, I'll fix her when I find her, I didn't come here for nothing, I didn't come all the way just for nothing. Her eyes widened as if she wasn't supposed to say that, afterwards, she didn't want to talk and that's where Mara came inside the room" Patricia remembered and then looked at Mara as if motioning her to continue to which she nodded
"A few minutes after I came in, we noticed the papers that she was hiding and saw hieroglyphics. She caught Patricia looking and hid the papers in a box with a key to lock it. Actually, the box looked like it came from Egyptian royalty. We all slept after, but it doesn't stop there. Patricia and I woke up to meet you guys but the door opened and Irina came in. We didn't know why and where she came from but she looked really tired and she muttered something about failing another day. The lights were out so she can't see us awake unless she looks very well. She pulled out the same box and pulled out a photo then she said, I'm close sister, I'm close to finding you, it's almost time. Shortly after, she finally slept and we headed here" Mara finished
We all fell silent, trying to process what we just heard before KT spoke up.
"So, there's a reason why she's here in the first place and it obviously has something to do with her missing sister" KT stated
"But how does that connect to Eddie's dream" Cassie asked
"Yeah, I mean, if Katherina… Irina… or whatever if that's even her name is the hooded figure in Eddie's dream then why is her sister involved?" Dexter added and soon enough everyone had their own questions
"Hold on" Fabian cuts everyone off and we all looked at him. "Eddie, in your dream, you said that the hooded figure told you that your search will begin. You dreamt that, the night before Irina came. Now, according to the girls, she's looking for her sister and she has some sort of mission that's connected to the very disappearance of her sister" Fabian started and we all looked at him expectantly
"Think about it guys, Eddie, KT, I saw the look she gave you two when you were introduced. It was a knowing look. She knows something. Eddie, maybe you are part of her mission and your "search" might be connected to it" Fabian finished
We took in everything Fabian said and… he was right. It made sense. The knowing look. The amusement in Irina's eyes. The hints.
"So what do we do now?" Alfie asked
"Well, we obviously can't confront her about this" Joy stated the obvious
"Maybe we should give it time" Erin suggested
"Erin's right. We should give this time. Plus, may I remind you, we're having one more new student. Irina's obviously from England. If our luck with Americans still goes on, then this new girl could be another part of this messed up puzzle" Jerome told us
"Jerome's right and it's getting late. We need some rest. As for all of this, let's give this time and talk about this again soon" I told them and they nodded
"And act normal and by normal, don't show anything suspicious, we don't want Irina thinking we know something. Also try befriending her and get some stuff out of her. Mara and I have the upper hand since we're her roommates but for the rest of you, at least try" Patricia added before we all headed back
Why does this always happen to us?
1 day later…
It's been a day since our meeting and two nights since I've dreamt of something. As much as I hate to say it… Irina's not bad. When I told the guys to act normal, they acknowledged her but always minded their own business. Basically, I hanged out with her and for a girl who might bring us danger, she's actually great to have around. Patricia and Mara talked to her every now and then but she spent the most of the whole day with me yesterday. I felt cautious the whole day but being with her felt like I've known her for years, not in a romantic way but like we were close friends in the past. I felt like… I should trust her…
I headed towards the dining room to see everyone there except for Irina. I looked at Mara with a curious glance.
"She's still asleep upstairs but I think she's awake by now. I'm sure she'll be down in a few minutes" Mara told me
"For someone who thinks she's trouble you sure are comfortable with her" Jerome teased
"I'm not comfortable with her" I retorted
"Yeah, keep telling that to yourself, you spent the whole day with her yesterday" Fabian pointed out
"Yeah weasel, tell me, are you fancying a certain crystal blue eyed new girl?" Patricia teased though her eyes were still guarded
I laughed sarcastically "Very funny guys, I don't like her that way. It's just she gives me this vibe that I've met her before as in years ago" I explained
"Like, she's familiar?" KT supplied
"Exactly, for you guys she's new but she doesn't seem new to me" I stated making them silent
"Can we talk about this later? I swear its morning can't we have a peaceful breakfast?" Joy groaned and Jerome rubbed her shoulders.
"She has a headache" Jerome explained and gave Joy a pill
"I'm with Joy on this one" Willow said. We all agreed and ate in silence
"WE'RE BACK!" a high pitch voice shouted making us all jump before groaning.
Amber stood by the head of the table all happy and definitely awake.
"Welcome back Amber but seriously did you have to shout?" Joy groaned again. This time in annoyance.
"Sorry" Amber apologized
"What's with all the screaming?" Irina came in rubbing her eyes and Amber squealed
"IRINA!" Amber hugged Irina making us widen our eyes in shock
"G- Amber!" Irina hugged her back. They parted and smiled at each other. How does she know Amber?! And what was Irina supposed to say?!
"Hey Mick, look who's here!" Amber called out. Wait, they both know her?!
"What's with all the- " Mick started but stop when he saw Irina "Irina Lopez is that you?" he asked teasingly before hugging her
"The one and only" she teased back and all three of them laughed.
"Wait, you're Katherina?" Amber pieced together and Irina nodded
"Hold on! You guys know her?!" Patricia asked. Well, technically yelled.
"Yeah, I met Irina in Paris she took a summer class in fashion at the studio I was sent" Amber explained though there was something a bit off
"How 'bout Mick?" Alfie asked
"I met Irina while I was in Australia. She was in my class as a sit-in for a week" Mick explained and I got the same feeling.
She's been in both Paris and Australia then and she seemed close to Amber and Mick. Things just get weirder and weirder.
"Actually, the three of us hanged out in Paris. Mick and I saw each other in Paris remember? It was the summer I met Irina and I brought her with me when I met up with Mick and turns out they knew each other" Amber said happily.
I saw a hint of emotion flash through her eyes. It left as quickly as it came but I could've sworn I saw… guilt? No, why would she feel guilty? It's not like she's lying, is she? No, Amber's trustworthy, she's still the same member of Sibuna we had. Right?
"Anyway, why don't we eat? I'm starving" Mick said and all three of them sat down.
Only one seat was left and it was Nina's seat. Amber stared at it longingly before grinning and chatted with Irina and Mick. The rest of us looked at each with one thought in mind "Who exactly are we dealing with? Who is Katherina Lopez?"
"Morning loves" Trudy came in and greeted us and we smiled and greeted her back
"Just came to tell you that I'm heading out of town to visit a relative of mine. I'll be back two days before Victor arrives. I want you to behave and take care of the house. Oh and one last thing, you're other and last housemate is arriving today. I don't know what time she'll be here but I want you to welcome her. Now, I must be off. Goodbye" Trudy announced before leaving
We heard a spoon fall to the ground and turned to see Irina sitting stiffly. Something flashed in her eyes before she stood and ran out. We heard quick footsteps on the stairs indicating she went to her room. I looked at Amber and Mick who shared a look before standing up.
"We'll go check on her" Amber said assured and dragged Mick with her.
"What just happened?" Mara asked in shock
"Mars… I think things just got more messed up" Patricia stated grimly.
I couldn't agree more.
Unknown POV
There's no turning back now. If they want to be involved… then let them. They might even help me without knowing… As for the Osirion, he must be ready. His search has already begun… if only he knew where to start…
I formed a sphere using my powers and closed my eyes concentrating on the energy forming.
"Show me" I whispered "Show her to me" I opened my eyes and glanced at the sphere that began to show an image.
I looked at her. I smiled. Two steps closer. I formed another sphere this time smaller "Guide her" I whispered and merged it with the sphere holding the image. Satisfied, I run my hand through sphere making it vanish. I glanced at up at the sun that quickly turned red before returning to its normal color. It was so fast a normal human can't see it, but I did.
It's starting. The great return is beginning to surface. I glanced at the golden hourglass that was still emptying itself each second and I felt fury flow through me.
"You'll never make it" I whispered "I'll make sure my promise is fulfilled before you even interfere" I whispered as I glared at the hourglass
I stood up determined. It's almost time. No more sitting around. I need to start the plan. It's time for my mission to take place. I heard the door creak open and motioned my companions to come in.
"Is it time?" I heard one of them ask
"Almost, we're very close" I answered
"Are they all here?" the other one asked
"Yes" I answered and turned to look at them before smiling determinedly
"It's time for us to make our move" I said firmly and they nodded